Sojourner Truth Radio

Our weekly roundtable is back!

The Trump-mob syndicate that has taken over the federal government is being exposed, but from criminality to tariffs that hurt U.S. farmers and businesses, will it make any difference to Republicans who despite five Trump administration convictions or guilty pleas, are standing by their man? Indeed, the GOP in July collected its highest month in donations: $14.2 million. And, according to Politico, almost twice the amount the Democrats raised during the same period. Meanwhile are Trump’s threats against Jefferson Sessions a distraction or could it become a reality after Congressional (midterm) elections this fall?

And Trump is ensuring his status as “white supremacist in chief” globally and internationally on two new fronts: one, using the murder of Mollie Tibbitts by what seems to be by an undocumented immigrant to fan the flames against immigrants from Mexico and other countries south of the border, as well as to make renewed calls for building a wall. And in the midst of all this it seems as though mmm has forgotten about the hundreds of migrant children kidnapped at the border by the Trump administration who are being held in what can only be described as torturous prison camps and who may never be reunited with their families.

Two, on the international front, Trump has asked his Secretary of State to look into South African land and farm seizures and large scale killings of [white] farmers. Meanwhile U.S. weapons were used by Saudi Arabia to kill 22 children, a hit the Saudis have said was a “justified” military target.

But growing movements are fighting back, from the Poor People’s Campaign, to the national prisoners’ hunger strike now underway in the U.S. to anti-racist students toppling over the statue of “Silent Sam,” long a symbol of the Southern Confederacy and racism on the campus of UNC, to teachers in Los Angeles threatening to go on strike.

Our panelists are: Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne

One-hour special with Dr. Henry A. Giroux on his new book, "American Nightmare: Facing the Challenge of Fascism."

Book Description:

As white supremacy, ultra-nationalism, rabid misogyny and anti-immigrant fervor coalesce, a new and uniquely American form of fascism looms. Could our current moment actually bring about the end of democracy in the United States? Are Americans willing to surrender their freedom and dignity, along with their ongoing struggle for equality, justice and mutual respect in the face of the rising tide of political and ideological extremism?

In this provocative collection of essays, Dr. Henry A. Giroux warns of the consequences of doing too little as Trump and the so-called alt-right relentlessly attack critics, journalists, and target the hard-earned civil rights of women, people of color, immigrants, the working class, and low-income Americans. As we face down the frightening reality of living under a system that serves only the interests of the wealthy few, Giroux makes a passionate call for ordinary citizens to organize, educate, and resist by all available means.

Earth Minute: The Truth About Forest Carbon Offsets by Sojourner Truth with Margaret Prescod

Today on Sojourner Truth, we discuss new developments in the court battle surrounding the Keystone XL Pipeline, the election of Mia Mottley in Barbados and the tragic killing of Frederick Tate, a Black man who was murdered in a Long Beach public park by a white man.

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris in Montana ruled that Donald Trump’s State Department must conduct a new environmental review for the Keystone XL crude pipeline. The ruling has been considered a temporary victory for the Indigenous and environmental movement. Joining us to discuss this are Dallas Goldtooth of the Indigenous Environmental Network and Steve Volker, the attorney representing the plaintiffs against Trump's administration.

Joining us to discuss the election of Mottley in Barbados is David Comissiong, a writer, political activist and chair of the Caribbean Pan African Network.

Joining us to discuss Tate's killing is Dr. Medell Briggs-Malonson, his niece.

Today on Sojourner Truth, we discuss new developments in the court battle surrounding the Keystone XL Pipeline, the election of Mia Mottley in Barbados and the tragic killing of Frederick Tate, a Black man who was murdered in a Long Beach public park by a white man.

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris in Montana ruled that Donald Trump’s State Department must conduct a new environmental review for the Keystone XL crude pipeline. The ruling has been considered a temporary victory for the Indigenous and environmental movement. Joining us to discuss this are Dallas Goldtooth of the Indigenous Environmental Network and Steve Volker, the attorney representing the plaintiffs against Trump's administration.

Joining us to discuss the election of Mottley in Barbados is David Comissiong, a writer, political activist and chair of the Caribbean Pan African Network.

Joining us to discuss Tate's killing is Dr. Medell Briggs-Malonson, his niece.

Today on Sojourner Truth, we discuss new developments in the court battle surrounding the Keystone XL Pipeline, the election of Mia Mottley in Barbados and the tragic killing of Frederick Tate, a Black man who was murdered in a Long Beach public park by a white man.

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris in Montana ruled that Donald Trump’s State Department must conduct a new environmental review for the Keystone XL crude pipeline. The ruling has been considered a temporary victory for the Indigenous and environmental movement. Joining us to discuss this are Dallas Goldtooth of the Indigenous Environmental Network and Steve Volker, the attorney representing the plaintiffs against Trump's administration.

Joining us to discuss the election of Mottley in Barbados is David Comissiong, a writer, political activist and chair of the Caribbean Pan African Network.

Joining us to discuss Tate's killing is Dr. Medell Briggs-Malonson, his niece.

Today on Sojourner Truth, we discuss new developments in the court battle surrounding the Keystone XL Pipeline, the election of Mia Mottley in Barbados and the tragic killing of Frederick Tate, a Black man who was murdered in a Long Beach public park by a white man.

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris in Montana ruled that Donald Trump’s State Department must conduct a new environmental review for the Keystone XL crude pipeline. The ruling has been considered a temporary victory for the Indigenous and environmental movement. Joining us to discuss this are Dallas Goldtooth of the Indigenous Environmental Network and Steve Volker, the attorney representing the plaintiffs against Trump's administration.

Joining us to discuss the election of Mottley in Barbados is David Comissiong, a writer, political activist and chair of the Caribbean Pan African Network.

Joining us to discuss Tate's killing is Dr. Medell Briggs-Malonson, his niece.

Today on Sojourner Truth, we discuss new developments in the court battle surrounding the Keystone XL Pipeline, the election of Mia Mottley in Barbados and the tragic killing of Frederick Tate, a Black man who was murdered in a Long Beach public park by a white man.

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris in Montana ruled that Donald Trump’s State Department must conduct a new environmental review for the Keystone XL crude pipeline. The ruling has been considered a temporary victory for the Indigenous and environmental movement. Joining us to discuss this are Dallas Goldtooth of the Indigenous Environmental Network and Steve Volker, the attorney representing the plaintiffs against Trump's administration.

Joining us to discuss the election of Mottley in Barbados is David Comissiong, a writer, political activist and chair of the Caribbean Pan African Network.

Joining us to discuss Tate's killing is Dr. Medell Briggs-Malonson, his niece.

One-hour "Sojourner Truth" special commemorating the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin, who passed away on August 16, 2018.

One-hour "Sojourner Truth" special commemorating the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin, who passed away on August 16, 2018.